drawers

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He had drawers full of sketches but little finished work.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

It’s easy to picture the fantasy kitchen: matching sets, gleaming gadgets, drawers that close with a soft, expensive hush.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

Instead of shelves of alcohol, apothecary drawers stocked with ingredients like goji berries and angelica root line the walls, permeating the room with their scent.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"No student should have to rifle through drawers looking for a crumpled certificate when they're preparing for a job interview," Skills Minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Probably everything would have turned out differently if she’d opened one of the other drawers.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix